(1)
(a) Where the defendant detained or placed under judicial supervision is committed to the court having jurisdiction for simple offences, the committal order shall put an end to such detention or judicial supervision.
(b) Where he is committed to the court having jurisdiction over misdemeanours, the committal order shall not put an end to the measures of detention or judicial supervision taken against him, when the maximum penalty provided for the offence is superior to the period of custody.
(2) Where a defendant detained or placed under judicial supervision is committed to the court having jurisdiction over felonies, the committal order shall not put an end to the detention or judicial supervision.
(3) A defendant who is at liberty shall so remain until his appearance before the competent trial court.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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